The thematic exhibition area is for staging thematic exhibitions on core civic values and national education. Topics of exhibitions will be changed from time to time. The permanent interactive exhibition area showcases interactive exhibits to promote core civic values, positive personal values and national knowledge.

The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong. To commemorate and celebrate this important milestone, the Civic Education Resource Centre, in collaboration with the Water Supplies Department, holds the exhibition of “An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin: 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong”. Through precious historical photos and text descriptions, this exhibition showcases Hong Kong’s response to drought in the 1960s, the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Construction Project, and the ongoing efforts of the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong to ensure the quality and quantity of the Dongjiang water supply. With a better understanding of the background and significance of the Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, members of the public will realise our country’s long-term care and support for Hong Kong.

You are most welcome to check out our online exhibition through the link below.

Exhibition Date: 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

The Pictorial Exhibition on “China’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression” held at the Gallery displays valuable historical pictures to recount the entirety of China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and the history of Hong Kong’s support for the resistance efforts in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong’s resistance against Japanese aggression and the traumatic period of Japanese occupation, thereby enhancing visitors’ knowledge of these important chapters in history and honouring the nobility of the martyrs and predecessors who battled undaunted and sacrificed themselves fearlessly to protect the motherland and our people.

Exhibition Date: 1 July 2025 to 29 September 2025

The “Traditional Festive Celebrations in Hong Kong” Exhibition held at the Gallery introduces Hong Kong’s well-preserved traditional festive celebrations and unique customs, including Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, as well as the Fire Dragon Dance during Mid-Autumn Festival, thereby enabling visitors to learn more about the excellent traditional culture and history of the Chinese nation while exploring through these local examples the close connection and inseparable ties between Hong Kong and the motherland.

You are most welcome to check out our online exhibition through the link below.

Exhibition Date: 3 April 2025 to 27 June 2025

Pull-up banner versions of the exhibition panels are available for borrowing by schools and community groups. Please click here for the relevant application form and borrowing guidelines.

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a key development strategy in our country’s reform and opening up in the new era, as well as a further step in enriching the practice of “One Country, Two Systems”. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been proactively taking forward the development of the GBA. Through different policy measures, we support Hong Kong residents and enterprises to make good use of the opportunities GBA development brings about, and help Mainland cities of the GBA tap into international markets, thereby fully leveraging Hong Kong’s dual roles in “going global and attracting foreign investment” and contributing to the development of the GBA.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office under the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and the Civic Education Resource Centre stage this Exhibition with the aim of showcasing the unique advantages that Hong Kong enjoys and the important role that Hong Kong plays in the development of the GBA.

You are welcome to visit the Exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre or visit the website below for an online exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 13 January 2025 to 28 March 2025

The year 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. To celebrate this historic moment, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, in collaboration with the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, organises a roving exhibition, inviting all citizens to reflect on our country’s achievements over the past 75 years and enhance knowledge on national history and current affairs. Together, we strive for an even more magnificent future.

You are most welcome to check out our online exhibition through the link below.

Exhibition Date: 5 October 2024 to 31 December 2024

Pull-up banner versions of the exhibition panels are available for borrowing by schools and community groups. Please click here for the relevant application form and borrowing guidelines.

Being one of the four ancient civilisations, China has a rich historical and cultural heritage. This summer, the Clay Family and their friends travel to all parts of China to explore the culture and customs of the country’s 56 ethnic groups. They also dress up in different folk costumes of these ethnic groups while learning first-hand about the Chinese nation and its exceptional traditional culture. You are cordially invited to join the Clay Family on this expedition in search of historical legacies.

You are most welcome to check out our online exhibition through the link below.

Exhibition Date: 14 July 2024 to 27 September 2024

Pull-up banner versions of the exhibition panels are available for borrowing by schools and community groups. Please click here for the relevant application form and borrowing guidelines.

The rule of law has always been the bedrock of Hong Kong’s success. The Department of Justice attaches great importance to the education on the rule of law. The exhibition, launched by the Department of Justice, will showcase our various rule of law education programmes, including the latest “ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme”. You can enjoy the well-prepared “Rule of Law Key Takeaways” and learn about the knowledge on different aspects of the rule of law. You can also take selfies with popular cartoon characters “Rule of Law Education Leaders”! Welcome to visit us!

Exhibition Date: 8 April 2024 to 5 July 2024

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a key development strategy in our country’s reform and opening up in the new era, as well as a further step in enriching the practice of “One Country, Two Systems”. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been proactively taking forward the development of the GBA. Through different policy measures, we support Hong Kong residents and enterprises to make good use of the opportunities GBA development brings about, and help Mainland cities of the GBA tap into international markets, thereby fully leveraging Hong Kong’s dual roles in “going global and attracting foreign investment” and contributing to the development of the GBA.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office under the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau stages together with Civic Education Resource Centre this Exhibition which showcases the unique advantages that Hong Kong enjoys and the important role that Hong Kong plays in the development of the GBA.

You are welcome to visit the Exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre or visit the website below for an online exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 18 January 2024 to 28 March 2024

The Clay Family Exhibition held at the Gallery centres around the Clay Family’s summer trip to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, weaving together short stories of the trip to highlight the four core civic values of “Respect”, “Responsibility”, “Love” and “Inclusiveness” while promoting themes of national education such as strengthening the sense of national identity, and deepening the understanding of national security and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

You are most welcome to check out our online exhibition through the link below.

Exhibition Date: 17 July 2023 to 18 October 2023

Pull-up banner versions of the exhibition panels are available for borrowing by schools and community groups. Please click here for the relevant application form and borrowing guidelines.

The exhibition aims to bolster citizens’ awareness and literacy of national security, thereby solidifying the social foundation for safeguarding the new development paradigm with the creation of a new security landscape.

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Exhibition Date: 24 June 2023 to 13 July 2023

There are over 500 thousands ethnic minorities in Hong Kong and they are important members of our community. The exhibition introduces the traditional clothing, food and culture of six ethnic minorities in Hong Kong, including Filipinos, Nepalese, Indonesians, Thais, Pakistanis and Indians. Learning the background and life-style of ethnic minorities can help avoiding misunderstandings and promoting cultural interactions, which is a crucial factor for building a harmonious community.

You are welcome to visit the exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre.

Exhibition Date: 4 April 2023 to 20 June 2023

On the historic occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, and the Working Group on Local Community under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee have organised the We Know ‧ We Treasure Creativity Competition to enhance Hong Kong citizens’ understanding of the Constitution, the Basic Law, “One Country, Two Systems” and national security.

The We Know ‧ We Treasure Creativity Competition comprises 3 competition items, namely the Tongue Twister Creation Competition on the Constitution and the Basic Law, the Photography Competition on “One Country, Two Systems”, and the Slogan Creation Competition on National Security. The response to the Competition is overwhelming, with nearly 10 000 entries across all 3 competition items. Based on criteria such as relevance, creativity, originality, and usage of linguistic and/or photographic skills, a total of 117 award-winning entries are selected out of the numerous submissions in the 3 competition items (9 categories in total). Among these award-winning entries, the 27 entries winning first, second or third places are displayed in this exhibition.

You are most welcome to check out our online exhibition through the link below.

Exhibition Date: 13 March 2023 to 31 May 2023

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a key development strategy in our country’s reform and opening up in the new era, as well as a further step in enriching the practice of “One Country, Two Systems”. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been proactively taking forward the development of the GBA. Through different policy measures, we support Hong Kong residents and enterprises to make good use of the opportunities GBA development brings about, and help Mainland cities of the GBA tap into international markets, thereby fully leveraging Hong Kong’s dual roles in “going global and attracting foreign investment” and contributing to the development of the GBA.

This Exhibition showcases the unique advantages that Hong Kong enjoys and the important role that Hong Kong plays in the development of the GBA.

You are welcome to visit the Exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre or visit the website below for an online exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 1 December 2022 to 31 March 2023

On the historic occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, this roving exhibition invites citizens to reflect on Hong Kong’s achievements over the past 25 years while enriching their knowledge of such topics as the Constitution, the Basic Law, “One Country, Two Systems” and national security.

You are most welcome to check out our online exhibition through the link below.

Exhibition Date: 19 August 2022 to 28 November 2022

With the display of historical images from the war of resistance against Japan, the exhibition sheds light on the contributions that the people of Hong Kong made to the anti-Japanese efforts in the Mainland, and the city's days of darkness during the Japanese occupation. The exhibits bear testimony to how the intimately connected people of the Mainland and Hong Kong stood by one another through thick and thin. You are welcome to learn more about this exhibition by visiting the Civic Education Resource Centre. You may also visit the website below for relevant online exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 4 May 2022 to 19 August 2022

Additional Online Resources:

More historical images on 'The Japanese Occupation'

This exhibition introduces the definition, types, functions and importance of wetlands, as well as how wetlands, biodiversity and climate change inter-relate to one another. Highlights of what daily habits we can change to help address climate change and protect biodiversity are also featured.

You are welcome to learn more about and understand wetlands by visiting the Civic Education Resource Centre. You may also visit the website below for relevant online exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 17 November 2021 to 10 February 2022

Due to the latest situation of the pandemic, the CERC was closed from 7 January 2022 to 10 February 2022. Permanent Interactive Exhibition and Thematic Exhibition were temporarily closed during the period.

The Basic Law is a constitutional document for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), enacted by the National People’s Congress in accordance with the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China (the Constitution). It prescribes the systems to be practised in the HKSAR, in order to ensure the implementation of the basic policies of the People’s Republic of China regarding Hong Kong, i.e., “one country, two systems”, “Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong” and a high degree of autonomy.

The exhibition is specially presented to introduce the Constitution and the Basic Law. You are welcome to learn more about and understand the Constitution and the Basic Law by visiting the Civic Education Resource Centre. You may also visit the website below for relevant online exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 22 October 2020 to 26 May 2021, 8 June 2021 to 24 June 2021, 17 August 2021 to 19 August 2021, 30 August 2021 to 7 September 2021 and 13 September 2021 to 15 September 2021.

Due to the latest situation of the pandemic, the CERC was closed from 29 January 2020 to 4 October 2020 and 3 December 2020 to 11 April 2021. Permanent Interactive Exhibition and Thematic Exhibition were temporarily closed during the periods.

This exhibition helps visitors learn more about how “A Holistic Approach to National Security” is relevant to national security both in principle and in practice, and why the Hong Kong National Security Law is important for safeguarding national security and implementing the “One Country, Two Systems” principle.

Exhibition Date: Exhibition Date: 27 May 2021 to 7 June 2021, 25 June 2021 to 16 August 2021, 20 August 2021 to 29 August 2021 and 8 September 2021 to 12 September 2021

People nowadays are increasingly health-conscious while our health is highly relevant to our lifestyle. The "Exercise and Health" exhibition will provide in-depth and practical information on exercise and health in simpler terms, including guidelines for sports and physical activities, healthy diet, calorie calculation, etc., with a view to encouraging members of the public to do more exercise daily and to develop good habits so as to lead a healthy life.

Exhibition Date: 4 January 2020 to 31 May 2020

In 1972, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization adopted the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The aim of the Convention was to protect cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value to humanity as a whole. China ratified the Convention in 1985. Then between 1987 and 2017, China successfully submitted 52 items for inclusion on the World Heritage List, which included 36 items of cultural heritage and 4 items of mixed cultural and natural heritage.

The "Photo Exhibition Celebrating Thirty Years of China's World Cultural Heritage" uses textual and photographic materials to illustrate selected items of cultural heritage and mixed cultural and natural heritage. All are welcome to visit the Exhibition to be held at the Civic Education Resource Centre.

Exhibition Date: 4 July 2019 to 31 December 2019

Hong Kong is renowned for being a "Food Paradise". Not only has it naturally inherited a great deal from the centuries-old traditions of Chinese cuisine, Hong Kong has also long been exposed to overseas influences. It is this fusion of Chinese, Asian and Western cooking, the combination of styles, recipes and customs, that forms the chief characteristic of the territory's food culture.

"Hong Kong's Food Culture" Exhibition reviews the history of local food, investigates the changes that have taken place in eating establishments and takes a look at the food packaging in Hong Kong.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn more about our fascinating food culture by visiting "Hong Kong's Food Culture" Exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre.

Exhibition Date: 3 April 2019 to 30 June 2019

Generations of succession and development have contributed to the changing faces of Cantonese opera, which was officially inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009, making this traditional art form Hong Kong's first recognised contribution to the world's living heritage.

Tracing the origins and history of Cantonese opera, "The Development of Cantonese Opera" exhibition sheds light on the troupe system, the structure of role types and the development of stage art in Hong Kong through dazzling illustrations of stage costumes and artefacts.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in the world of Cantonese opera by visiting "The Development of Cantonese Opera" exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre.

Exhibition Date: 8 February 2019 to 31 March 2019

The ever-changing landscape of urban spaces and social phenomena that are part and parcel of city life are popular subjects among photographers. Capturing these transforming images on film, an eclectic group of lensmen and women have given impetus to the art of social landscapes within the tradition of documentary photography. Like flaneurs (city wanderers) in other genres, they focus their cameras on social vistas related to travel and living and, through the images they capture, reflect upon the causes of change in the community and its environs, sometimes even offering their own commentary and critique.

"Hong Kong Photography Series: City Flaneur -- Social Documentary Photography" Exhibition showcases works by various artists, dating from the 1950s to the present day.

At the exhibition, if you (1) take photo(s) with our Exhibition Models, (2) share the photo(s) on social media and, (3) like the Facebook Page of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE), you will have a chance of receiving a souvenir! Offer is valid while stocks last.

Don't miss this opportunity to take a glimpse of the works and get a souvenir by visiting the "Hong Kong Photography Series: City Flaneur -- Social Documentary Photography" Exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre.

Exhibition Date: 6 December 2018 to 31 January 2019

Discovering and exploring popular forms of entertainment may seem trivial, but it is in fact a good way to enhance our understanding of the historical and cultural changes undergone by a particular region. Hong Kong is a densely populated city where East continues to meet West in the modern era and where different forms of entertainment have regularly emerged in the past hundred years. As industry and commerce has flourished, as electronic media have developed and as we have experienced an influx of fashionable pastimes into Hong Kong since the 1950s, new forms of entertainment - from amusement parks to television and video games - have appeared and gradually gained popularity.

The exhibition "Hong Kong's Popular Entertainment" focuses on changes in Hong Kong's major leisure activities - including shengongxi, street entertainment, amusement parks, hiking and traveling, horse racing, football, theatre, radio, television, toys, comics and Internet - and describes their relationship to political, economic, social and technological developments.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to visit the "Hong Kong's Popular Entertainment" exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre and discover and explore our collective experience of how we amuse ourselves.

Exhibition Date: 4 October 2018 to 30 November 2018

Dunhuang is an important ancient town along the Silk Road, whereas Hong Kong is the window to the global market. Both cities share subtle commonalities yet retaining their uniqueness. Through this exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Cenrtre, the youth express the charm of Dunhuang and Hong Kong at various angles.

Exhibition Date: 3 July 2018 to 30 Septemebr 2018

In the end of May 2011, four embodiments of indigenous Hong Kong culture - the Jiao Festival of Cheung Chau, the Dragon Boat Water Parade of Tai O, the Fire Dragon Dance of Tai Hang and the Yu Lan Ghost Festival of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community were successfully inscribed onto the Third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. All these four items fall within the definition of "Social practices, rituals and festive events" set out in the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). These items feature distinctive individual characteristics and exerting an important influence on the communities. In the current macro climate of urbanisation and globalisation, local cultural events such as these which promote community cohesion as they are handed down from generation to generation, are not only extremely precious, but also are hard to come by in a busy modern city like Hong Kong. Welcome to visit the Civic Education Resource Centre to learn more about this exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 3 April 2018 to 30 June 2018

The Basic Law is the constitutional document for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), enacted by the National People’s Congress in accordance with the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China. The Basic Law prescribes the systems to be practiced in the HKSAR, in order to ensure the implementation of the basic policies of the People’s Republic of China regarding Hong Kong, i.e., “one country, two systems”, “Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong” and a high degree of autonomy.

Visitors are welcome to learn more about the birth and contents of the Basic Law through this exhibition held at the Civic Education Resource Centre.

Exhibition Date: 18 November 2017 to 2 April 2018

Under the theme "Together • Progress • Opportunity", the "HKSAR 20th Anniversary Exhibition" will be seen at the Civic Education Resource Centre. This exhibition looks back at the HKSAR's achievements over the past 20 years and looks forward to new opportunities in the future. Visitors can take photographs and selfies with cubic props of the 20th anniversary's design elements including a rubber duck, a birthday cake and a longevity bun.

Exhibition Date: 3 July 2017 to 14 November 2017

The Committee for Promotion of Civic Education and the Radio Television Hong Kong have jointly organized the "Cultural Heritage - The Land" exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre. This exhibition will introduce the content of each "Cultural Heritage - The Land" episode, fascinating photos, travel information and showcase precious exhibits collected from various parts of China. Visitors can appreciate the invaluable exhibits at close range and learn the Chinese geographical features, historical and cultural stories through this exhibition.

Exhibition Date: 10 April 2017 to 26 June 2017

To enhance the public's postal knowledge, with the use of daily examples and video, the exhibition introduces various postal information such as correct addressing, sufficient postage, classification of mail by format, Collection Service at Post Office and "iPostal Station" and online postal services. For more details, please visit Hongkong Post's website (www.hongkongpost.hk) or call the hotline (2921 2222).

Exhibition Date: 13 March 2017 to 2 May 2017

Through the "Climate Change - Our Response" Exhibition organized at the Civic Education Resource Centre, we hope to promote to the public the message of combating climate change, urging all sectors of the society and everyone to be proactive. The exhibition will demonstrate the work of various government departments and collaborating organisations in the relevant areas, as well as responses and support from the community and the public. Let’s join hands to arm ourselves in climate change and act now to strive for a low carbon and sustainable society.

Exhibition Date: 6 January 2017 to 31 March 2017

The Civic Education Resource Centre organises the “Discover Dunhuang 2016” exhibition to introduce the role of Dunhuang in the development of Chinese art and culture. The panels and 3-dimensional displays of the exhibition will cover the art, culture and conservation of Dunhuang. A better understanding of Dunhuang, which was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road, will facilitate our understanding of the “Road and Belt” Initiatives nowadays from the history and culture perspectives.

Part of the exhibition content is provided by Dunhuang Research Academy, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the Commercial Press.

Exhibition Date: 15 November 2016 to 31 December 2016

The 7th Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Program cooperates with the universities for holding The Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Exhibition in different campus. With the experience sharing of Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award winning enterprises, so as to further arouse the interest of exhibition visitors and to enhance their understanding towards Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Exhibition Date: 7 November 2016 to 2 December 2016

After the massive earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan in 2008, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) funded 190 reconstruction projects with a total of $10 billion. The exhibition showcases the reconstruction support work by the HKSAR Government, covering infrastructure, education, medical and hygiene services, social welfare and reconstruction of the Wolong Nature Reserve, as well as the projects undertaken by non-governmental organisations, covering education, medical services, physical and psychological rehabilitation, social welfare and public facilities.

Exhibition Date: 29 October 2016 to 12 November 2016

Government posters are records created for promoting policies, functions and activities. The messages conveyed are always simple, direct and meant to impress.

The precious poster collection of the Public Records Office features some of the most typical government posters from the golden era of poster production between the early 1950s and 1980s. The visual images presented in this exhibition reflect not only the changes in style and design of government posters over the years but also the different facets of life during a period of important social and economic development of Hong Kong.

Exhibition Date: 7 July 2016 to 25 October 2016

This “Discover the Basic Law” multi-media interactive art exhibition is a collaboration between the Information Services Department and the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) in 2015 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law.

With a contemporary and artistic approach, the 25 artworks created by 18 HKDI students can help members of the public look at the Basic Law in a new light. Please enjoy the creativity, innovation and youthful perspective of the students, and “Discover the Basic Law” and its importance to our country and Hong Kong.

Exhibition Date: 3 April 2016 to 30 June 2016

With the sponsorship by Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and The Board of Management of The Chinese Permanent Cemeteries, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups organized "SchooLike Award 2015". There were two divisions in the Award Scheme: the SchooLike teacher Award and the SchooLike program Award. The SchooLike teacher Award set up to acknowledge teachers who use their own talents to inspire students potential whereas “SchooLike Programme Award” recognized programmes which promote positive and creative culture to enhance students' sense of belonging in school.

102 primary and secondary schools had been participated in this award scheme. After two rounds of screening sessions, 10 "SchooLike teachers" and 10 "SchooLike Programs" were selected. All of them had contributed their innovative ideas on promoting the full potentials and positive development of students and cultivate the positive values in schools. The award scheme had successfully facilitated mutual support and build up a culture of appreciation in education sector.

Exhibition Date: 27 January 2016 to 2 March 2016

The Home Affairs Bureau (HAB) has paid high attention on youth development over the years. It has been co-operating with uniformed groups (UGs) and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to provide informal education to our teenagers, including the promotion of positive values and volunteerism. The exhibition will display panels and items from 11 subvented UGs and 2 subvented NGOs introducing their history, missions and activities. We hope that the public could gain more knowledge about the role and contribution of UGs and NGOs on youth development.

Exhibition Date: 14 January 2016 to 31 March 2016

An exhibition which showcases the Service Corps programme will be organised to promote the programme and to recruit delegates of Phase VI 2nd semester programme. For those who are interested in joining the programme to provide voluntary services from February to July 2016 in the Mainland, please download the application form from the Service Corps' website and submit the completed application form to Home Affairs Bureau, 13/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (Attn: EO(1)7) on or before 5 January 2016. Please call 3509 7022 for enquiries.

Exhibition Date: 22 December 2015 to 7 January 2016

2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression. From 1931 to 1945, Chinese people had confronted a lot of difficulties and hardship. United as one, Chinese resisted the Japanese aggression and got the final victory. People in Hong Kong also had a difficult time during the Japanese occupation.

This exhibition introduces the history and influence of and insight from the victory of Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression through a series of panels, photos, exhibits and videos, thus enhancing visitors' understanding of the Chinese development.

Exhibition Period: 1 September 2015 to 31 December 2015

The Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Exhibition features "The 5th Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Program" main activities, with the experience sharing of Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award winning enterprises. An interactive and fun Facebook online game (with free gifts for the first 500 participants) has been designed for the Exhibition, so as to further arouse the interest of exhibition visitors and to enhance their understanding towards Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Exhibition Date: 23 November 2015 to 18 December 2015

Once standing at the heart of the Central District, the old General Post Office (GPO) building housed the main operations of the Post Office, including counter services and back-end mail processing functions, for over 60 years from 1911. The exhibition chronicles the history of the local postal service and highlights the architectural features of this magnificent historic building. "Behind the Postman Uniform" exhibition organized by the Government Records Service will also be held in the same venue.

Exhibition Period: 1 June 2015 to 31 August 2015

4 April 2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law. The Centre will organise the Basic Law Exhibition to facilitate public understanding of the development and content of the Basic Law.

Exhibition Period: 16 Mar 2015 to 31 May 2015

“Cultural Heritage – Ancient Capital” is a national education television programme jointly produced by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Radio Television Hong Kong. This exhibition displays detailed information and pictures of the programme, along with historically significant traditional handicrafts, thereby enabling visitors to learn about China’s millennia-old ethnic culture and history, as well as the transformation in ancient capitals.

Exhibition Period: 7 Mar 2015 to 31 May 2015

City of Smile: Cross-ethnic multicultural inclusive experience project is organized by Lok Sin Tong Lee Yin Yee United Centre-Support Service Centre for Ethnic Minorities. To promote local teenagers’ cultural awareness and respect to the ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong; encourage local teenagers to make contribution to the society by taking part in social services; and build a socially inclusive and harmonious society.

Photo competition

The photos should present the smile of different ethnicities of Hong Kong citizens to show the facets of smile and harmony of Hong Kong Society.

Exhibition Period: 12 Jan 2015 to 13 Feb 2015

Photographs, films (APIs, Announcements in the Public Interest), posters and press releases are common publicity materials prepared by the Information Services Department (ISD) to convey messages, and promote government policies and initiatives. The Public Records Office (PRO) of the Government Records Service (GRS) has preserved a wealth of such archival records.

This exhibition aims to introduce archival records of government publicity materials from the 1950s to the 1970s, and highlight some outstanding and memorable events, such as water rationing and the Festival of Hong Kong, and iconic characters like Mr Zebra, Miss Ping On and Lap Sap Chung. Other relevant archival records are also selected to depict the development of the events.

Exhibition Period: 2 January 2015 to 28 February 2015

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the First Sino-Japanese War and precedes the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression. Chinese people have confronted difficulties over the past 100 years in search of the road to revival, resulting in impressive lessons and inspiration. It is important for all Chinese people, and especially the younger generation, to have an in-depth understanding of history.

The Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, the Home Affairs Bureau, the Hong Kong Organizing Committee for the Activities Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance against Japan and the Hong Kong Culture Association have jointly organised this exhibition to enhance visitors' understanding of Chinese history from the First Sino-Japanese War to the victory of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression through a series of panels, photos, valuable exhibits and videos.

Exhibition Period: 1 September 2014 to 31 December 2014

The 5th Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Program is co-organized by Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, and sponsored by Bank of China (HK). It aims to encourage corporate to integrate the citizenship ideas into its business model and operation by organizing a series of activities to raise the awareness of corporate citizenship and to encourage corporate to fulfill its social responsibilities.

The exhibition features the Program main activities and experience sharing of Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award past winners. For more details, please visit the Program website: http://www.hkcorporatecitizenship.com/

Exhibition period : 22 September 2014 to 31 October 2014

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is committed to promoting diversity and equality, fostering an inclusive society in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. This exhibition will introduce EOC and the relevant discrimination ordinances.

Exhibition Period: 4 June 2014 to August 2014

Cherishing our precious water resources is the responsibility of every citizen. Through interactive games and exhibits, this exhibition promotes the water saving habits, introduces various water conservation measures and encourages the use of Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme products. It aims at strengthening the public awareness and knowledge of water conservation.

Exhibition Period: 1 April 2014 to 31 May 2014

Jointly produced by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Television Division of the Radio Television Hong Kong, the new season of “Cultural Heritage” titled “Journey of Ten Thousand Miles” sets out on a journey to mountains and rivers, looking into the history, geography and humans’ ways of living to explore traditional values and the past and present values of humanity, as well as understanding contemporary Chinese culture. The programme sets foot in different Chinese landscapes in search of human culture that have been passing down over thousands of years. While reflecting on history, this season also closely observes humans’ new ways of living nowadays, covering topics such as the conservation of Jiuzhaigou, Shangri-La’s agropastoralism and Naxi culture, the celadon firing in Tianbao Dragon Kiln, the Zhuge Village meticulously laid out in the “nine palaces and eight trigrams” pattern, the subtropical forest in Guizhou’s Maolan National Nature Reserve and the secluded, age-old ethnic groups there, as well as the unique cultural totems of indigenous people in Taiwan. This exhibition features display panels on the 8 episodes of “Cultural Heritage – Journey of Ten Thousand Miles”, introducing the episodes’ content, interviewees, cultural heritage and travel itinerary one by one, as well as showcasing still images of the programme and precious exhibits gifted by various interviewees.

Exhibition Period: 21 November 2013 to 27 Mar 2014

Launched in September 2011, the Programme invited students in architecture / interior design faculties of local universities / higher education institutions to contribute creative design ideas for enhancing the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre (the Centre) as an anti-drug education and resources centre for youths and the public. Suitable winning design concepts may be used for updating the Centre. The Programme also enhanced participating students’ understanding of the harms of drug abuse through organisation of anti-drug workshops.

The Assessment Panel selected five distinguished designs and two shortlisted designs from 31 entries after two rounds of assessment in 2012. Members of the Assessment Panel comprised Ms Shirley Marie Theresa Loo, M.H., J.P. (former member of Action Committee Against Narcotics), Mr Teddy Tang, M.H., J.P. (member of Action Committee Against Narcotics Sub-committee on Preventive Education and Publicity), Mr Kent Lam (member of Action Committee Against Narcotics Sub-committee on Treatment and Rehabilitation ), Mr Vico Lau (representative of Architectural Services Department), Ms Briena Kam (representative of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects) and Mr Kinney Chan (representative of the Hong Kong Interior Design Association).

Exhibition Period: 4 November 2013 to 18 November 2013

The Home Affairs Bureau and its Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education co-organize the Basic Law Comic / Motion Comic Design Contest in 2012-13. Contents of the entries should focus on Chapter I- General Principles, Chapter V – Economy and/or Chapter VII – External Affairs of the Basic Law. There are 3 divisions, namely, Primary School Division, Secondary School Division and Post-Secondary-cum-Open Division. The Primary School and Secondary School Divisions must enter the Comic Design Contest, while the Post-Secondary-cum-Open Division must enter the Motion Comic Design Contest. The response to the contest was encouraging with the entries at a high standard. The roving exhibition showcases the winning entries of the contest.

Exhibition period : From 8 September to 20 November 2013

The 4th Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Program is co-organized by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE), and sponsored by Bank of China (HK). It aims to encourage corporate to integrate the citizenship ideas into its business model and operation by organizing a series of activities to raise the awareness of corporate citizenship and to encourage corporate to fulfill its social responsibilities.

The exhibition features the Program main activities and experience sharing of Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award past winners. For more details, please visit the Program website: http://www.hkcorporatecitizenship.com/

Exhibition period : 23 August 2013 to 21 October 2013

The Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education organizes the "Respect and Inclusiveness" Campaign to encourage people to think from others' points of view and listen to different opinions, thus fostering social harmony. The exhibition showcases the Campaign details and tidbits of the Kick-off Ceremony. For more details, please visit the Campaign website:
http://www.metroradio.com.hk/CPCE/

The organizer has specially produced 4 videos in a vivid style depicting different scenarios of our daily life to encourage youngsters to accept different opinions and understand others’needs. The videos were already shown in the Gallery of the Civic Education Resource Centre in March this year. You may also watch the videos on-line :
http://www.metroradio.com.hk/Campaign/997/CPCE/flashvideo.html

Exhibition period : 16 April 2013 to 31 July 2013

Home Affairs Bureau and its Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education organized Video Production cum Slogan Design Competition in 2012 to promote civic values of "Respect", "Responsibility" and "Love" to the general public. The exhibition features details of the contest, activity highlights and winning entries of each division.

Exhibition period : 1 February 2013 to 5 April 2013

The exhibition features the new trends and practices of Hong Kong’s way of life, social atmosphere and popular entertainment in the 1960s and 70s, and introduces to today's youngsters the varied facets of Hong Kong people’s daily lives in the past.
Exhibition Period : 2 November 2012 to 31 January 2013

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). With the full support of the Central People's Government (CPG) and the concerted efforts of the Hong Kong people, the "One Country, Two Systems" principle and the Basic Law have been successfully implemented. Hong Kong people are administering Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy.

The display showcases the background of the Hong Kong’s re-unification with China and the developments and achievements of the HKSAR.

Exhibition period : 9 July 2012 to 31 October 2012

To tie-in with the showing of the national education television programmes namely "Cultural Heritage 2012", co-produced by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Radio Television Hong Kong, on every Saturday at 8 pm from 31 March to 2 June 2012 on TVB Jade, related exhibition is being held. The exhibits include photos, videos, costume and articles for daily use of the minorities etc. The display showcases the culture, history and stories of the minorities living in mountainous and river areas in China. It aims to enhance the understanding of the visitors, in particular, the youngsters, on our Motherland. More details can be found at the link below: http://app3.rthk.hk/chiculture/culturalheritage2012/index.htm

Exhibition Period : 30 March 2012 to 3 June 2012

The massive earthquake that struck Sichuan on May 12, 2008 was felt in Hong Kong, both physically and emotionally. The Hong Kong community reacted quickly to the disaster, finding many ways to help relieve the suffering of victims and assisting communities to rebuild their lives. The Hong Kong SAR has committed about HK$10 billion to fund 191 projects in Sichuan. Visitors to this exhibition can learn more about the HKSAR-led projects to help earthquake-hit communities in Sichuan.

The exhibition is organized by the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Exhibition Period : 8 December 2011 to 31 March 2012

This exhibition is organized by the Narcotics Division of Security Bureau. It aims to raise the public awareness of the drug abuse problem and enhance their understanding of the harmful effects of drugs so as to stay away from drugs. Contents of the exhibition include drug information, drug-related offenses and penalties, harmful effects of drug abuse, drug refusal skills, tips for parents for preventing drug abuse in children, preventive drug education and ways to seek help etc.

Exhibition Period : 1 December 2011 to 31 March 2012

This exhibition, co-organized by the Commissioner for Heritage's Office of the Development Bureau, the Home Affairs Bureau and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, aims to introduce some specially designed heritage tour routes that have been devised with a traditional and cultural flavour. Various historic buildings and cultures are introduced through the following journeys: "A Journey to the Centre of Law and Order", "A Glimpse into the Lives of Early Chinese", "Into a Big Cultural Melting Pot", "A Journey Beyond the Ordinary", "A Scary Journey" and "Memorabilia for the Movie Buff", offering a new experience beyond shopping and dining in Hong Kong.

Five models featuring the old buildings and structures of Hong Kong including "Wong Tai Sin Temple", "Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat Tsz)", "Lui Seng Chun", "Wan Chai Market" and "Stalls" are also displayed.

Exhibition Period : 15 August to 30 November 2011.

The exhibition introduces the Pro Bono Committee of the Law Society. Set up in 2010, the Committee aims to promote pro bono services and to provide better quality legal services to the underprivileged, so as to achieve the goal of all people being equal before the law.

Pro bono services means lawyers providing voluntary legal services to the public by utilising their professional knowledge, such as providing free legal advice, assisting in legal proceedings and sharing legal knowledge with the public. Service targets are mainly the underprivileged, charitable organisations and social service agencies. As its name suggests, pro bono lawyers will seek the interest of the public as their first priority.

The Law Society has created a webpage http://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/pub_e/probono/ in order to provide a platform to introduce pro bono service. The objective is to familiarise more people in Hong Kong about pro bono services and to gain their support so that more people will benefit. Lawyers may also be encouraged to participate in the projects they are interested in through this platform.

The exhibition will be held between 25 July and 12 August this year.

Through the display of about 60 historical photos, the exhibition shows the people's lives in the late Qing and early Republican periods; and the combats between the revolutionary and imperial armies during and after the 1911 Revolution. The collection is a valuable visual account of the 1911 Revolution.

The exhibition will be held between 5 July and 12 August this year.

The exhibition is co-organized by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Hong Kong Museum of History of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It showcases the traditional festivals in Hong Kong, including Lunar New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Tin Hau Festival and the Ta Chiu Festival, as well as their characteristics and unique features. The exhibition focuses primarily on how the territory’s local community maintain the folk culture of traditional festivals in their own unique ways and showcases Hong Kong’s colourful intangible cultural heritage.

The exhibition will be held between 4 May and 30 June this year.

To tie-in with the showing of the national education television programmes namely "Railways in China", co-produced by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Radio Television Hong Kong, on every Friday at 7 pm from 18 February to 22 April on TVB Jade, related exhibition is being held. The exhibits include photos, train models, videos and a 3-dimensional railway route map etc. The display showcases the culture, history and stories of railways in China. It aims to enhance the understanding of the visitors, in particular, the youngsters, on our Motherland. More details can be found at the link below: http://rthk.hk/chiculture/railway/index.htm

The Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Volunteers Association, is now holding a photo exhibition on the late Mr. Wong Fuk-wing, in tribute of his selfless deeds of saving the children during the earthquake that struck Yushu, Qinghai in April 2010 and the late Mr. Tsang Man-kit, in tribute of his selfless deeds of helping the earthquake victims. Through the exhibition, we wish to promote voluntarism among the members of the public, in particular, the youngsters.

The Family Council collaborates with the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, the Commission on Youth, the Elderly Commission, the Women's Commission, the Action Committee Against Narcotics, and the Committee on Home-School Co-operation in organising an exhibition at the Civic Education Resource Centre to promote the family core values of "Love and Care", "Responsibility and Respect" and "Communication and Harmony", to give impetus to family-related matters and to create a pro-family environment.